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Annie Buzantian :: Perfumers

Annie Buzantian was born in Romania. She studied perfumery with Elie Roger and has been with Firmenich since 1972. She was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Society of Perfumers in 2003.

Selected quotes

We take ownership of the fragrances we develop, but in reality, we are only the co-authors of the fragrances [along] with our clients. We have few instances where we are the true creators of the fragrance; that is why Harry [Fremont] calls it a craft instead of an art. It’s a business. Let’s never forget that. — From From the Note a Symphony is Born at GCI.